I have been reading some troubling accounts of hunters having stuff stolen: trail cameras (the number one target of thieves)…tree stands and stick ladders…even a deer decoy. One guy wrote that on his own farm he has always left binoculars, bow holder, camo and other gear in one of his favorite ground blinds not far from his house. The other day he went back to his blind and found—no blind and no gear, somebody had stolen it all! Another guy reported that all the memory cards from his 5 cams had been stolen—the thief left the cams, but went in and took the cards. Scary the criminal knew where the 5 cameras were scattered across the woods. He must have [...]

Figured a little Venison cooking lesson was in order for this time of year. Hopefully this post will assist you after a successful hunt! Hey Mike, been awhile since there's been a deer cooking blog, thought I'd throw one out there. Thanks man and keep up the good work, time to get serious in the woods!--Matt Cheever, aka ` Flatlander Venison Cordon Bleu A surefire winner is roasted venison cordon bleu. It sounds hard but is easier than making a sub sandwich. Take a length of loin/back-strap or a small roast and fillet it open like a fish, rolling it out as you go. You’ll end up with a ½” thick slice of meat. Season with a little Soy or Worcestershire [...]

A fellow named Jim stopped by to appraise my property. He looked around at all the bucks, elk, bears and other stuffed critters hanging on the walls and scattered on the floor and grinned. He didn’t say anything, didn’t have to. I knew he was a hunter. Jim, gray and in his mid-50s, opened up and told me he’d gotten into bowhunting a few years ago. “I like it because it’s fun and exciting, even if you don’t kill anything most days. I’ve shot enough deer in my life. Now just being out in the woods is what I like.” Jim has arrived as a true hunter. He is at the point where the hunting of a buck is more [...]